Wednesday, 10 April 2013

Dirty war by Lisa Lieberman

Very short but very revelation-ary book about the infamous french-Algerian conflict in the 1950's. I have fallen in love with the French apologists lately, check some of their narrative justifying continued subjugation of the Algerian people.

The Muslims were not ready to take up superior Western values yet, therefore French presence is essential till they learn proper conduct.

AND

Revolutionaries were fighting for their ancestral rights to poverty.

And

Violence is useful for the colonized people? Why, because it helps them overcome their inferiority complex, master their fear, set aside their despair, and regain their dignity.

Actually, I agree with all the three statements resoundingly, as complex, fear and despair over prolonged periods become habit, which must be broken by violence. Is there any other way?

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